Backstrom (hip), who announced last Wednesday that he's temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, was moved to the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday.

Backstrom, who underwent hip surgery in 2022 but has been playing this season, announced Wednesday he would be temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health. Additionally, Backstrom has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Backstrom has no points and has managed a minus-3 rating and 10 shots through the first five games.

Backstrom scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Backstrom (illness) was back on the ice in the lead-up to Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Backstrom (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Avalanche.

Backstrom tallied an assist and three shots during Thursday's 4-0 win over the Coyotes.

Backstrom notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.

Backstrom recorded an assist against the Flyers on Wednesday, his first point of the 2022-23 campaign.

Backstrom (hip) will make his season debut against the Blue Jackets on Sunday.